incidentsSimple FlyingMay 31, 20261 min read
18,000 Feet: American Airlines Will Secure Cabins Earlier To Cut Turbulence Injuries

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As around 25% of in-flight turbulence injuries occur during the airline's descent, American Airlines will now descend earlier.
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